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SORRY YOU MISSED THESE FUN EVENTS!  BE SURE TO CHECK OUR "UPCOMING EVENTS" SO YOU DON'T MISS FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE FUTURE!!

Save The Date !  July 12 for the Amazing, Incomparable "National Clustered Spires, High Wheel Bike Race" In Downtown Frederick, MD

This is the only race of its kind and features riders from all over the world who will
be speeding through the historic streets of Downtown Frederick.  Riders will be on antique or replica 19th century bikes as they compete for the National Title.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT held in Downtown Frederick, MD from 12:00 to 3pm.  Carpooling may be possible.
Suffragette Clothing, Period Riding Attire, Summer Whites encouraged but NOT required. If there are any volunteers, preferably dressed in Suffragette attire, who are interested in riding a 19th Century "Ladies Coaster Bike" for a few short blocks, that may be possible. 
Complete information about this amazing race, including route maps, directions to the event and volunteer opportunities, are at https://www.highwheelrace.com/
Victorian Society Point of Contact: Pamela Jones. Please text to 703-509-7376 (ask Pam about possible carpooling).

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 Sunday, April 13, 3 pm, Free Zoom Program on
"The Fascinating Ways of Victorian Cycling and Types of Bicycles"





 

What revolutionary change came to cycling in the 1890's, what significance did the bicycle have for women; and why did early bicycles have such a big front wheel? What were the fashions for cycling? Learn the answers to these questions, and many more!

Join us for a fascinating Zoom Program by Sarah A Chrisman (author) and her husband Gabriel Chrisman (Librarian and 1890s Bicycle Craftsman) from Port Townsend, Washington. Learn about cycling through their Victorian period research and their living a Victorian era cycling lifestyle. Sarah is known as the "Victorian Lady" in and around town.
To learn more about the Chrisman's before the
April 13, 3 p.m. Zoom program, you can follow
them and watch many short videos on the
Victorian Life and learn about her historical
fiction and non-fiction Victorian era writings
at This Victorian Life–Home. Possibly,you will
find a book for your next read!

Sarah A. Chrisman is the author of the charming Tales of Chetzemoka historical fiction series about a bicycle club in the 1880s and 1890s, as well as other books pertaining to the Victorian era.
To register for this exciting and educational Zoom program, please contact Pamela Jones preferably via email at pjvictorian@yahoo.com or call 703-509-7376 No Later Than Thursday,April 10th!!!!!

We Victorians hope to see YOU at the races!!

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